The Bank of England announced a new reduction in its base rate, bringing it down from 5% to 4.75%.

For some time now, tighter lettings legislation and increasing taxation for landlords have resulted in media speculation that landlords are quitting the market.

Government raises SDLT on small landlords while corporate landlords have a free ride.

Property sales activity running at the highest level since the 2020 boom during the pandemic, Zoopla data suggests.

Almost a third of landlords want government help to reach new EPC targets, according to research from Shawbrook.

The UK’s first female Chancellor has spoken in what is Labour’s first Budget for 14 years. A raft of financial measures aimed at protecting working people, fixing the NHS and rebuilding Britain were unveiled by Rachel Reeves.

Labour Chancellor Rachel Reeves, in her speech at the party conference, stressed the importance of stabilising the economy, yet her £22bn financial gap presents a substantial challenge. The property market, especially sensitive to fluctuations in taxes, spending, and benefits.

Keir Starmer says Labour's manifesto commitment to protect "working people" from tax rises doesn't cover property owners.